Civic Center cafeteria contract under review

Ray's Catering says it cannot afford to continue running the Civic Center cafeteria without a subsidy, but county supervisors want to see whether other vendors will offer a better deal.

The county board approved a six-month, $2,800 monthly subsidy for the cafeteria, pending review of proposals from other operators.

The cafeteria received a subsidy for years, but a $4,600 monthly payment was dropped in the most recent two-year pact.

"Ray's Catering has provided documentation that the current pricing structure is not sustainable for their operations," said Eric Steger, assistant director of public works, in a report to supervisors.